JPH06289976A - Document editing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of data input with a pen by making the connecting position of the pen capable of being freely changed to two places on the right/left of a cabinet. CONSTITUTION:The pen 4 is provided for one terminal of a coupling cable 3 and a male type connector jack 2 is provided for the other terminal of it. On the other hand, female type connector jacks 1a and 1b are provided for the side of the cabinet 5. The female type connector jacks 1a and 1b are provided for both right/left of the cabinet 5 so that a left-handed user connects the male type connector jack 2 to the female type connector jack 1a provided on the left of the cabinet 5 and a right-handed user connects the male type connector jack 2 to the female type connector jack 1b provided on the right of the cabinet 5. Thus, it is facilitated to load/unload the coupling cable 3 with the pen 4 to the cabinet 5.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a document editing device,
More specifically, the pen connection position should be 2 on the left and right of the cabinet.
The present invention relates to a document editing device that improves the operability of data input with a pen by freely changing the location.
For example, it is applied to all devices that edit documents using a word processor, workstation, personal computer, or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 6 is a hardware block diagram of a conventional document editing apparatus, in which 11 is an HD (Hard Disk) and 12 is a hard disk.
Is FD (Floppy Disk), 13 is CPU (Central Proce
ssing Unit; central processing unit), 14 is a RAM (Random A)
ccess Memory), 15 is a ROM (Read Only Memory),
Reference numeral 16 is a bus (BUS), 17 is a keyboard, 18 is a pen, and 19 is a tablet-integrated display.

The CPU 13 is a constituent element that plays a central role in the operation of the hardware, and controls the handling data and controls the exchange of data between the constituent elements. RAM
Reference numeral 14 is a work area of the CPU 13. It is used as a temporary buffer when processing data or exchanging data between components. It may also be used as a save area for a program that determines the operation of the CPU 13. The ROM 15 is an area for storing read-only data. Here, programs and data for controlling the operation of the CPU 13 are stored. Keyboard 17
This is a device for the user to input. It is composed of a plurality of key buttons, and when a user presses a key button, a corresponding electric signal is sent to identify which key is pressed. The pen 18 is a device for the user to indicate a specific position on the display screen. It is an input device in the shape of a pencil and is usually connected to the main body by an electric cord or the like. It operates in cooperation with the tablet-integrated display 19 described later.

The tablet-integrated display 19 is a data display device. The data to be displayed is converted into an electric signal and then sent to this display device. The tablet is integrated on the screen, and when the screen is instructed by the above-mentioned pen, the corresponding coordinate data is converted into an electric signal and sent out. The FD 12 is a magnetic disk for storing data. It is used to store the data edited on the RAM 14. On the contrary, it may be used to hold a program to be transferred to the RAM 14. HD1
1 has the same purpose of use as FD12. It is a magnetic disk with a higher speed and a larger capacity than the FD12. Some systems do not have HD. The BUS 16 is for electrically connecting the constituent elements to each other. Data is transferred via this BUS 16.

7 (a) and 7 (b) are configuration diagrams in which each component other than the pen shown in FIG. 6 is housed in a cabinet.
In the figure, 20 is a cabinet, 21 is a connecting cable, and other parts having the same functions as those in FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals. The pen 18 is connected to the cabinet 20 by a connecting cable 21 capable of passing electrical signals. The position at which the connection cable 21 is connected is normally fixed to either the left or right side of the display.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the editing operation of the conventional document editing apparatus. Hereinafter, each step will be described in order. Step1 ； First, display the edited document on the display. Step2 ； Next, display a cursor to inform the editing position on the display screen. Step3 ; Move the cursor position according to the input from the keyboard or pen and execute the editing process. Step4 ； Display the edited result on the display screen. After that, the above Step 2 to Step 4 are repeated.

[0007]

As described above, in the conventional document editing apparatus, since the pen connection cable is fixed to either the left or right side of the cabinet, the operation can be performed by right-handed or left-handed users. It was inconvenient. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, considering the case where the connection cable is connected to the right side of the cabinet, this is not a problem for a right-handed user, but when a left-handed user operates it, the pen is moved from the rear of the pen. The connecting cable, which is connected to the right side of the cabinet, runs between the user's eyes and the display, which hinders the user from trying to confirm the position of the pen tip on the display. The same phenomenon can be said when a right-handed user operates when a connecting cable is connected to the left side of the cabinet. Thus, it is not efficient to produce a model in which a connection cable is connected to the right side or the left side of the cabinet for right-handed or left-handed users.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and improves the operability of data input by the pen by freely changing the connecting position of the pen to two places on the left and right of the cabinet. It is an object of the present invention to provide a document editing device according to the above.

[0009]

(1) An input unit for inputting data, a central processing unit for controlling data input by the input unit, a storage unit required for processing by the central processing unit, and data In a document editing device having a display section for displaying, a pen section for instructing a specific position on the screen of the display section to input data, and a storage section for storing each of the components except the pen section. And a mounting portion capable of removably mounting the pen portion in the storage portion, further (2) the mounting portion is provided in two places on the left and right of the storage portion, and further (3) A female connector jack is provided in the mounting portion of the storage portion, and a male connector jack is provided in the pen portion. Further, (4) a groove portion is provided in the storage portion, and the pen portion extends from the center portion of the groove portion. Pull out the connection cable, Is obtained is characterized in that the implantable along section.

[0010]

A female connector jack is provided in a cabinet for accommodating each constituent element of the document editing apparatus, and a male connector jack provided on the other side of the pen is inserted into the female connector jack to obtain an electrical connection. . By providing the female connector jacks on both the left and right sides of the cabinet, it is possible to improve the operability of data input by the pen even for right-handed users and left-handed users. Further, the same effect can be obtained by providing a groove on the back surface of the cabinet and burying the connection cable of the pen drawn from the center of the groove in the groove so that the pen connection cable is drawn from the left and right.

[0011]

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1A and 1B are configuration diagrams for explaining an embodiment of a pen connection unit of a document editing apparatus according to the present invention.
The figure (a) has shown the state before connection, and the figure (b) has shown the state after connection, respectively. In the figure, 1 is a female connector jack, 2 is a male connector jack, 3 is a connection cable, and 4 is a pen.
The convex portion of the male connector jack is inserted into the concave portion of the female connector jack 1 for electrical connection. That is,
The connecting portion of the connecting cable 3 to the cabinet is a connector jack.

FIG. 2 is a structural view of the cabinet provided with a female connector jack and is a top view of the cabinet.
In the figure, 1a and 1b are female connector jacks, 5 is a cabinet (accommodation part), and other parts having the same operation as in FIG. A pen 4 is provided at one end of the connection cable 3, and a male connector jack 2 is provided at the other end.
Is provided. On the other hand, female connector jacks 1a and 1b are provided on the cabinet 5 side. The female connector jacks 1a and 1b are provided on both left and right sides of the cabinet 5, and a left-handed user connects the male connector jack 2 to the female connector jack 1a provided on the left side of the cabinet 5 to allow a right-handed user. Connects the male connector jack 2 to the female connector jack 1b provided on the right side of the cabinet 5.

As described above, since the connection cable 3 is provided with the male connector jack and the cabinet 5 side is provided with the female connector jacks 1a and 1b, the connection cable 3 is connected by utilizing the connector jack. Facilitates attachment and detachment to the cabinet 5. Also, the connection cable 3
The male connector jack 2 can be connected to either the left or right female connector jack 1a, 1b in the cabinet 5. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, both right-handed users and left-handed users can perform editing operations without being hindered by the pen connection cable 3. In the figure, 6 is a keyboard and 7 is a tablet integrated display.

FIG. 4 is a view showing another embodiment of the pen connecting portion of the document editing apparatus according to the present invention, and is a rear view of the cabinet. In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes a groove portion, and other portions having the same functions as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, since it is necessary to provide the connectors at two places, the cost is increased accordingly. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the connector is not used. The groove portion 8 is formed by cutting a groove so that the connection cable 3 can be routed to the left and right sides of the cabinet 5 so that the connection cable can be embedded in the back surface of the cabinet. The electrical connection of the connection cable 3 to the cabinet 5 is drawn out from the central point A of the groove 8. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the connection cable 3 pulled out by the central portion (point A) of the groove portion 8 is embedded along the groove portion 8 and pulled out on both left and right sides of the cabinet 5. be able to. Figure (a)
Shows the case of a right-handed user, and FIG. 6B shows the case of a left-handed user.

[0015]

As is apparent from the above description, the present invention has the following effects. That is, the connection position of the connection cable to the cabinet can be easily changed to either left or right side, so you can optimize the operability for each user without making a model for right-handed or left-handed users. Can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram for explaining an embodiment of a pen connection unit of a document editing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram in which a female connector jack is provided in the cabinet of the document editing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a connection state according to a user of the document editing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the pen connection unit of the document editing apparatus according to the present invention.

5 is a diagram showing a connection state according to a user of the pen connection unit in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a hardware configuration diagram of a conventional document editing apparatus.

7 is a configuration diagram in which components other than the pen in FIG. 6 are housed in a cabinet.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing an editing operation of a conventional document editing apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a problem of the conventional document editing apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Female connector jack, 1a, 1b ... Female connector jack, 2 ... Male connector jack, 3 ... Connection cable, 4 ... Pen, 5 ... Cabinet.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An input unit for inputting data, a central processing unit for controlling the data input by the input unit, a storage unit required for processing by the central processing unit, and a display unit for displaying the data. A document editing apparatus having a pen section for indicating a specific position on the screen of the display section and inputting data, and a storage section for storing each of the constituent elements excluding the pen section. A document editing device, characterized in that a pen portion is detachably attachable to the attachment portion. 2. The document editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the attachment portions are provided at two positions on the left and right sides of the storage portion. 3. The document editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a female connector jack is provided in the mounting portion of the storage portion, and a male connector jack is provided in the pen portion. 4. The groove portion is provided in the storage portion, the connection cable of the pen portion is pulled out from the central portion of the groove portion, and the connection cable can be embedded along the groove portion. Document editing device.